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by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

Good to hear it! :)

District 9 is now approaching the $110 million mark domestically (it cost $30 million to make). With all the buzzing word of mouth this thing is getting, it's going to explode on home video :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Zombieland?
Replies: 30
Views: 29887

Re: Zombieland?

Zombie cinema has been so overexposed that I think parody and comedy of the genre is really the only way to go. Granted, I did enjoy Snyder's Dawn of the Dead remake, but Shaun of the Dead was a great way to have fun with the zombie film again. This new Zombieland looks hilarious as well, but I get ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24788

Re: The Road

The reviews for this one are polarized beyond belief. Some are calling it crap, others are calling it brilliant. I just finished reading Rex Reed's review from his report at the TIFF and he's praising The Road as a triumph. All I know for sure is the book hit me like a bomb and is easily the most im...
by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I finished reading The Player of Games from Banks...what can i say but...WOW ! :bow-blue: Maybe one of the best book i read with God Emperor, simple as that...I liked two things in it : The subtle look at our present society and, for me, how the media in general play a role in making us desensitize...
by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Yeah, that's right.
Replies: 13
Views: 12258

Re: Yeah, that's right.

Awww, beat me to it :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Clueless reviewer
Replies: 10
Views: 11040

Re: Clueless reviewer

I actually find KJA's misunderstanding of humanity (and by extension both Paul and Dune ) a rather popular phenomenon. Very few people actually want to understand, let alone embrace, the totality of what it is to be a human being. Most people, KJA included, would much rather hold onto the illusions ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Avatar Trailer
Replies: 157
Views: 120074

Re: Avatar Trailer

Cameron is a hack of himself. Like Picasso. He peaked, then was given a blank check as you say and made Titanic. Avatar looks like a hybrid of Abyss and Aliens in 3D, sure it sounds like a fanboy dream, but thats exactly who James Cameron is catering too. I have to agree with Omph, I'm sick of the ...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Avatar Trailer
Replies: 157
Views: 120074

Re: Avatar Trailer

Avatar has definitely got my interest. We're talking James Cameron here. If any filmmaker has almost earned a blank, signed cheque from me, Cameron would be one of the top directors with such an honor. He's done five films I really like, some of which are my all-time favorites and hold up as some o...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Matter by Iain M. Banks
Replies: 59
Views: 46793

Re: Matter by Iain M. Banks

Wish I did. I could have returned the favor. I'll ask around and see if I can locate some.
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Awesome. Glad to hear you liked it. It is a fine book and one of my personal favorites. I really enjoyed the last third of the novel, particularly the engaging structure. You've got these three converging stories all slowly being drawn toward the others. Then the pace picks up a little and the chapt...
by GamePlayer
Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

My review for District 9. District 9 (2009) District 9 is a story about alien visitation to Earth. A group of over a million alien beings arrive in a gigantic gravity-defying spacecraft that has met with mechanical failure, necessitating the aliens habitation near their landing site in South Africa....
by GamePlayer
Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

Just saw it. Fucking awesome film. I would say it's the best of the major summer movies, but most of the big movies have sucked so bad, that's not really a compliment. Nonetheless, It was solid. I'll post more in a proper review soon.
by GamePlayer
Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

Anyone else planning on seeing this one? Looks good, I have pretty low expectations for filmed SF though, so anything on a higher level than Terminator or GIJOE pretty much draws me in. Yes, but this weekend is going to be busy so I might not be able to get to it until Monday. I am really looking f...
by GamePlayer
Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 4
Views: 6450

Re: District 9

double post :(
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation
Replies: 20
Views: 25366

Re: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation

A brilliant cross-analysis. I couldn't agree more. Well written.
by GamePlayer
Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Matter by Iain M. Banks
Replies: 59
Views: 46793

Re: Matter by Iain M. Banks

What I need to do is re-read Consider Phlebas , and I suspect I may have sold my copy because at the time I wasn't so impressed, so I'll have to buy a new one. I think that I was expecting a book where the ending had some kind of impact on the larger picture, but that's not the kind of fiction Bank...
by GamePlayer
Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Matter by Iain M. Banks
Replies: 59
Views: 46793

Re: Matter by Iain M. Banks

I'm glad to hear you really liked it. Matter is a fine book and a very worthy addition to the Culture stories. Matter has lots of interesting and dynamic writing, outstanding character development, enthralling science fiction and plenty of deadpan humor that always works well. It's really hard for m...
by GamePlayer
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

What happened to all the avatars and smileys?
by GamePlayer
Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Matter by Iain M. Banks
Replies: 59
Views: 46793

Matter by Iain M. Banks

Matter (2008) By Iain M. Banks In this addition to Banks now famous Culture universe there is once again a grand operatic landscape serving as the backdrop to a series of very personal, character stories set in a familiar science fiction universe. The main thrust of the book follows three noble-bor...
by GamePlayer
Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Finally finished Matter and enjoyed it. It hasn't beaten my favorite Culture books (Consider Phlebas, The Player of Games and Use of Weapons), but it's definitely a hit. I posted my review on Amazon and on Jacurutu (My review of Matter by Iain M. Banks on Jacurutu)
by GamePlayer
Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

Ragabash wrote:I LIKE CHICKEN
I LIKE LIVER
Fucking hilarious :)
by GamePlayer
Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I don't mind long books, but I find as I have become more experienced reading/watching/listening to books/films/music, the familiarity breeds contempt. Especially with books, I need the construct to stand out, otherwise it's something I've already seen before. Herbert, Asimov, Card, Banks, Niven, Gi...
by GamePlayer
Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

If I knew a potential new reader had read/enjoyed Peter F. Hamilton, I'd say start with Excession. Oh, I meant to ask..... I've never read Hamilton. Any good? Isn't he another of those guys who write long, loooooong books? I think there's a story of his in an anthology on my waiting-to-be-read shel...
by GamePlayer
Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:58 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 54
Views: 54013

Re: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Having said that, I will admit things are changing. HBO in particular is a shining example of creating successful television without the mass market in mind, which has correspondingly resulted in some of the greatest television ever made (like The Wire). Gotta agree with that; some of the cable net...
by GamePlayer
Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I just wouldn't read any more Banks. Ill read it when I want to read it. The advice was offered in good faith and should be taken as such, thank you very much. My grandma used to thank herself too. I think it was her way of saying "fuck you." :wink: Would that I wonder one's words any wil...
by GamePlayer
Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Alien prequel
Replies: 16
Views: 13257

Re: Alien prequel

With consideration, I'm not sure I follow that interpretation. Sure, you could mount a large cannon "inside" the spacecraft, but why would you want to do so? Further, what indication is there that the derelict ship was any kind of war vessel that would lead us to think it was a cannon the ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

inhuien wrote:I think I may have got my chicken feet and dogs balls mixed up. :lol:
I think I'm going to be ill :wink: :P :lol:
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Alien prequel
Replies: 16
Views: 13257

Re: Alien prequel

Indeed it was. I've read some refer to the alien pilot of the derelict spacecraft as the "Space Jockey" but I don't think it was ever given a name. Certainly nothing about it was ever mentioned in the film. Perhaps "Space Jockey" was the script name. Nevertheless, we never did fi...
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I just wouldn't read any more Banks. Ill read it when I want to read it. The advice was offered in good faith and should be taken as such, thank you very much. I've been reading Banks (with and without the M) for more than 2 decades and I can understand why to some peoples taste he doesn't set your...
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 54
Views: 54013

Re: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

I know GP doesnt care for anything beyond T1/T2, and with Terminator:Salvation being the train wreck it is, it just heightens the level of pissed off I have for them canceling the show. To be fair, television series are a different beast altogether. Modern television series do enjoy larger budgets ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Alien prequel
Replies: 16
Views: 13257

Re: Alien prequel

Im ok with a prequel, that alien ship was cool as shit for 1979. Finding out where it came from or if it was just an innocent victim or involved other wise. I just watched ALIEN on A&E the other day.. Maybe this has been asked before.. How the hell did the company know about the alien before th...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I think an "explanatory" novel would do me some good, because so far I've had some trouble really buying into the culture of the Culture. It just seems to me that it's not an entirely plausible society. In some ways it's so soft and hedonistic, but in other ways very aware and involved in...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Well, I can only say how unfortunate that is and the rest is out of my hands. But I am curious, what made you decide to read Feersum Endjin over all of Bank's other books, sci-fi or otherwise? I wanted to read some Banks, and do a reader's club thing at Worms. My brother is a huge Banks fan and rec...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 04, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Well, I can only say how unfortunate that is and the rest is out of my hands. But I am curious, what made you decide to read Feersum Endjin over all of Bank's other books, sci-fi or otherwise?
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Feersum Endjin isn't a Culture novel. That's one of Bank's other sci-fi books. I've never read stuff like Bank's Feersum Endjin or The Algebraist, but everyone I have spoken with that's read them does not like them. They call them experimental, esoteric, pseudo-philosophical and so forth. I've got t...
by GamePlayer
Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Alien prequel
Replies: 16
Views: 13257

Re: Alien prequel

Im ok with a prequel, that alien ship was cool as shit for 1979. Finding out where it came from or if it was just an innocent victim or involved other wise. I just watched ALIEN on A&E the other day.. Maybe this has been asked before.. How the hell did the company know about the alien before th...
by GamePlayer
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Alien prequel
Replies: 16
Views: 13257

Re: Alien prequel

It's going to be hard to care. When rumors first started of Scott's return, I was excited and curious, but I've had too much time to think about it since. I'm such a fan of Alien/Aliens , that I have actively purged almost all the subsequently lousy sequels and spin-offs from existence. After 20 yea...
by GamePlayer
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

We have :) But honestly, the question of which Culture novel new readers should begin with is a subject of some debate among all Banks fans. I'm not typically concerned if new readers pick Consider Phlebas , The Player of Games or State of the Art for beginners. I only worry when a new reader says t...
by GamePlayer
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

A fine choice. That was my first Banks book :)
by GamePlayer
Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I've barely got any reading time into Matter . I've been relegated to 30 minute intervals. Even so, I've made it to page 318 and so far it's been great. So many interesting places, events and characters. Anaplian (and the hilarious knife missile opening), the scheming Oct, the even more long-term ma...
by GamePlayer
Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Tron
Replies: 20
Views: 18713

Re: Tron

Hehehe. I wub you :romance-inlove: Seriously though, Tron must have something going for it or I wouldn't still be watching it. Or maybe I give myself too much credit as a film phile. I will say this: I don't really mind properties like Tron being remade or given a sequel. Yes, a Tron sequel is the 1...
by GamePlayer
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Tron
Replies: 20
Views: 18713

Re: Tron

Star Dust wrote:I'm with Freak. Screw you guys and your hoity-toity "tastes".

Pllllfffttttppphhhhhhh
A Kevin J. Anderson fan is born :wink: :P
by GamePlayer
Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Tron
Replies: 20
Views: 18713

Re: Tron

The first Tron film was proto-CG fluff. There's not much to remember, especially nothing of the barely-there story. I admit I still enjoy the film to this day, but it's really just a pretty (now very dated ) and fun fantasy film for video gamers. I find it curious as a very rare example of a main st...
by GamePlayer
Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

This sounds like a great upgrade. Hope all goes well.
by GamePlayer
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

This weekend was rather busy, so I didn't have a chance to read much. Grrrr. I'm only on the third chapter. But so far it's grabbed my attention well. I will definitely post my thoughts on the "matter" once I'm done (yeah, I know, but I just had to say that :))
by GamePlayer
Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I'm sure all will be clear very soon :)
by GamePlayer
Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:01 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Re: Moon

I'm still waiting for this movie to arrive in my neck of the woods.
by GamePlayer
Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I finally picked up Matter by Iain M. Banks in paperback and have begun reading. Here we go! :)
by GamePlayer
Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

just finished a re-read of Animal Farm and 1984.. now I'm working on Asimov's The End of Eternity Good taste. I've read both. Excellent books. In school, 1984 was one of the few mandatory books that was a pleasure to read. I never got the chance to read Animal Farm during school so I enjoyed it yea...
by GamePlayer
Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation
Replies: 20
Views: 25366

Re: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation

He was hired as an expert by the party that owend Gone With the Wind. They had filed for an injunction to stop the defendant from publishing a story based on original story. He qualified himself as an expert before the court by hlding himself out as someone who did the same thing, only the "ri...
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation
Replies: 20
Views: 25366

Re: Kevin J. Anderson and Litigation

Gone With The Wind? WTF?
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: important question
Replies: 18
Views: 16521

Re: important question

I really need to move to Japan where that kind of thing is socially acceptable :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Revenge of the Fallen
Replies: 15
Views: 11267

Re: Revenge of the Fallen

SandChigger wrote:DAMMIT MAN, do attractive young people count for nothing these days?!

:lol:
They count, just not enough :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Revenge of the Fallen
Replies: 15
Views: 11267

Re: Revenge of the Fallen

Star Trek (2009) didn't succeed on account of the writing. The script itself is utter garbage and the plot is near incomprehensible. Trek succeeded on account of the strong, entertaining characterizations and pacing the scenes in a relentless, unbroken chain of non-stop exciting action/solid drama/...
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: important question
Replies: 18
Views: 16521

Re: important question

I then proceeded to beat them all to death with my 100" blue cybernetic cock . You know what they say, once you've had bio-engineered, you never go back! :P :lol: [ swoons ] :P You should see it when erect :) Well fear not because I use my Two-Handed Sword of Shark-Armed Bear Slaying +99 Meh.....
by GamePlayer
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: important question
Replies: 18
Views: 16521

Re: important question

Definitely the bear with sharks for arms. Just avoid with the rope-a-dope for a bit and eventually the sharks will suffocate, leaving the bear wide open for the coup de grâce. :) sharks that receive oxygen from the bear's respiratory system... so the suffocation thing doesn't work Oh yeah. What was...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: important question
Replies: 18
Views: 16521

Re: important question

Definitely the bear with sharks for arms. Just avoid with the rope-a-dope for a bit and eventually the sharks will suffocate, leaving the bear wide open for the coup de grâce. :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

I may have forgotten you mentioned it. I get paid this week so I'll go check out my local stores to see if I can snag a copy.
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Speaking of BAD movies...
Replies: 5
Views: 7624

Re: Speaking of BAD movies...

I liked the first Mummy movie, dropped out after the second film so I never saw anything else past that. The only good Jet Li film was Hero, which was fantastic.
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Listener?
Replies: 10
Views: 10182

Re: The Listener?

I never watched Charlie Jade, but I'm aware of the rather prominent cult following that the show gained. I've never seen it, so I can't really comment in that particular instance.
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Anyone know this series?
Replies: 16
Views: 12593

Re: Anyone know this series?

I thought that's what it was. Never mind then.
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Anyone know this series?
Replies: 16
Views: 12593

Re: Anyone know this series?

According to the IMDB, the show was all US made and shot on US locations. But it's not exactly an exhaustive profile, so I suppose the show could have been shot in some parts of Canada. The Wiki states there were 5 TV movies made after the series was canceled, so there appears to be quite a bit of m...
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:45 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Listener?
Replies: 10
Views: 10182

Re: The Listener?

I hate it when I hear foreigners talk about this, especially for shows like this. Not because of what the shows are, but because they so vividly encapsulate the tragedy of Canadian television. On the one hand, we have all these successful Canadian-made TV shows being exported around the globe and ma...
by GamePlayer
Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 3
Replies: 25
Views: 18204

Re: BSG Season 3

I didn't like that episode. Being anti-union myself, the whole workers-of-the-world-unite theme was utter bullshit to me. It was also very annoying since Tyrol is one of my favorite characters. But luckily the theme was pretty much self-contained to that one episode since it was a rather stand-alone...
by GamePlayer
Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: It's Alive!
Replies: 22
Views: 20083

Re: It's Alive!

Whatever. It's not like I missed this place :wink: :P
by GamePlayer
Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Finally. Now to see if a local seller has it :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Is that damn book available in paperback yet? The delay is killing me! Only reason I've managed to hold out this long is because I'm busy with non-fiction, currently reading Singer's Wired For War.
by GamePlayer
Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wikipedia
Replies: 10
Views: 10840

Re: Wikipedia

Wikipedia goes through spells of malfunctioning. I'm not sure what the cause is, but it's not rare for me to experience some kind of down time on the site at least once a week.
by GamePlayer
Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Virtuality, another Ron Moore show
Replies: 6
Views: 9300

Re: Virtuality, another Ron Moore show

Uh, those are commercials SC . The Virtuality videos play afterward :) I'd have to agree this looks a lot better and more interesting than I originally imagined it. One element of the series that comes across very clearly in these videos is the social commentary. Moore is obviously going to take a s...
by GamePlayer
Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Blade Runner stuff?
Replies: 4
Views: 6683

Re: New Blade Runner stuff?

There's rumors floating around of a Blade Runner remake. Tread where many not dare :)
by GamePlayer
Fri May 29, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Re: Moon

Moon really sounds more and more like one of those rare type of films that I have to see for myself and cannot possibly piece together from reviews. Like "The Believer" or "The Fountain", films that stand on the line between greatness and ambitiousness beyond what the budget/tale...
by GamePlayer
Fri May 29, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Book of Eli
Replies: 35
Views: 38413

Re: The Book of Eli

This looks good. I love Denzel Washington and it'll be great to see Oldman in a villainous role again :)
by GamePlayer
Thu May 28, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bujold as Janeway
Replies: 18
Views: 14812

Re: Bujold as Janeway

SandChigger wrote:You guys are meaner to her than I would ever dream of being capable of. :shock:
I dare you to keep a straight face when calling someone "Reb" :wink: :lol:
by GamePlayer
Thu May 28, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bujold as Janeway
Replies: 18
Views: 14812

Re: Bujold as Janeway

I suppose, but I try not to think about the fetishes of KJA :puke-huge:

"She just goes a little mad sometimes"

:)
by GamePlayer
Thu May 28, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bujold as Janeway
Replies: 18
Views: 14812

Re: Bujold as Janeway

I think KJA has a love bot. He even has a robot-like name for it called "Reb" :)
by GamePlayer
Thu May 28, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bujold as Janeway
Replies: 18
Views: 14812

Re: Bujold as Janeway

Sex with an ex-girlfriend was about as by-the-numbers as I can imagine it would be to fuck a robot. I swear I even checked for a pulse to remind myself she had a heart. :doh:
by GamePlayer
Mon May 25, 2009 8:42 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Iron Sky
Replies: 11
Views: 9326

Re: Iron Sky

Looks awful, but perhaps in a good way :)
by GamePlayer
Fri May 22, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724463

Re: The saying "hello" thread.

I still say that fucking thing is running backwards. Well I don't think I would have used those exact words, but yeah. It looks like it's running backward to me also. ya i agree. oh and ya Omph, get the wording right. what you should have said is: "that fucking thing is prancing backwards"...
by GamePlayer
Fri May 22, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator Salvation
Replies: 18
Views: 12556

Re: Terminator Salvation

We should get drunk, go see it, yell at the screen every time it sucks (which should see us constantly yelling) and get kicked out. It would make the experience of going to T4 that much more enjoyable :) After this week is over and I've had my fun trashing this film on every message board to which I...
by GamePlayer
Fri May 22, 2009 7:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724463

Re: The saying "hello" thread.

Awww, don't worry inhuien. You know you're our favorite bouncing boy :romance-inlove: :wink:

Hi Skibum! :)
by GamePlayer
Thu May 21, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator Salvation
Replies: 18
Views: 12556

Re: Terminator Salvation

I hold the Terminator films to a high standard given T1/T2 and I'm not feeling the lightning strike with this fourth installment. I disliked T3, I dislike McG and this film is not taking my money. At best, I'd use the ole free passes to see it, but I'm not even feeling the need to waste the few free...
by GamePlayer
Thu May 21, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator Salvation
Replies: 18
Views: 12556

Re: Terminator Salvation

A bunch of reviews are coming in for Terminator Salvation. Looks like it's gonna be crap.

currently 51% on Metacritic

:(
by GamePlayer
Thu May 21, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bujold as Janeway
Replies: 18
Views: 14812

Re: Bujold as Janeway

Given the utter disgrace to entertainment that was Voyager , anything would have been an improvement :) Still, it's hilarious to see everyone around Bujold over-acting while she's holding in the reigns. Bujold's reserved and disciplined performance reminds me very much of what Edward James Olmos wou...
by GamePlayer
Thu May 21, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: V: The Second Generation
Replies: 132
Views: 125758

Re: V: The Second Generation

As far as the original, I'd place "V" in the same category as "Battlestar Galactica." Ergo, avoid the original like the plague :)
by GamePlayer
Wed May 20, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: V: The Second Generation
Replies: 132
Views: 125758

Re: V: The Second Generation

Doesn't look too bad. The interview scene was quite good. Casting Morena Baccarin was definitely the right way to go.
by GamePlayer
Wed May 20, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Day One
Replies: 8
Views: 9145

Re: Day One

If it's anything like Lost, I won't last more than a season, if that :)
by GamePlayer
Mon May 18, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24788

Re: The Road

If I had a dollar for every time a movie was misrepresented by it's appeal-to-the-lowest-common-denominator trailer, I'd be rich. Still, I don't know for sure which direction this adaptation is going. The director, casting and release date seem to indicate this is not some action packed Wolverine-li...
by GamePlayer
Mon May 18, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52177

Re: Caprica

I wasn't complaining that it was a deal breaker. I'll still watch Caprica. I'm just bothered by it. I also hold BSG to a much higher standard than Trek.
by GamePlayer
Sun May 17, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52177

Re: Caprica

That's unfortunate to hear. I'm also rather sick of this interconnected bullshit which seems an obsession for every modern writer. Or perhaps the blame lies elsewhere, with the production companies who figure this trope is a must in any modern production because it's what is popular. All these coinc...
by GamePlayer
Fri May 15, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus
Replies: 21
Views: 16757

Re: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus

When Mega Shark jumped the airliner, I half expected "I'm sick of these motherfucking sharks on this motherfucking plane" :)
by GamePlayer
Wed May 13, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24788

Re: The Road

Yeah, Braddock, Pennsylvania. They had the article about this town and The Road on the IMDB's hit list this week. Basically, Braddock is a small community that was the victim of the steel industry going for shit. They chose it because it's basically a half-abandoned town, which makes for an ideal po...
by GamePlayer
Wed May 13, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus
Replies: 21
Views: 16757

Re: Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus

Yeah it's real. It's just a b-movie. They make crap like this all the time.
by GamePlayer
Wed May 06, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

Can we have the option to " mark all forums read " for the main Message Board index ? We have the option to "mark forums read" for the sub forums, but not for the overall board. I've always found it a useful tool. Some of these themes just don't have it (at least that I have bee...
by GamePlayer
Wed May 06, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

Can we have the option to "mark all forums read" for the main Message Board index? We have the option to "mark forums read" for the sub forums, but not for the overall board. I've always found it a useful tool.
by GamePlayer
Tue May 05, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

Ringworld was fascinating conceptually but rather dry dramatically. It doesn't really get compelling until the end of the book. I never had any interest in reading the ones that followed.
by GamePlayer
Mon May 04, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

Always thinking with your hideous, alien proboscis :)
by GamePlayer
Mon May 04, 2009 11:11 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52177

Re: Caprica

Ampoliros wrote:because robots + guns = cool?
"The very words I live by" :)
by GamePlayer
Sat May 02, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: District 9
Replies: 56
Views: 56167

Re: District 9

Just saw the trailer for District 9 before watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine last night. District 9 appears to be shot almost like a documentary and is some kind of alien asylum story. The director is a fellow named Neill Blomkamp, who is some kind of past collaborator with Peter Jackson (according ...
by GamePlayer
Sat May 02, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24788

Re: The Road

I'm fine with that date. It's just right. It's well into the fall drama season, but will offer a little more excitement for those looking for a smart, post-apocalyptic story with heart. If this is going to be a lousy summer for blockbuster movies (and given the fare, I have every reason to believe t...
by GamePlayer
Sat May 02, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Re: Moon

Why they are choosing to dump this promising film in the middle of the dumb ass summer blockbuster season is beyond me. This is not a movie for flash and the ADHD crowd. No wonder only two cities are taking it up. Moon should have been released WELL before X-Men Origins: Wolverine hit yesterday or a...
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

Is there a way to ensure that links posted on the board open a new tab in Firefox/Explorer rather than removing me from the forums? I really don't like that. Sometimes I'll come back to the forums after following a link and the board will tell me there are no more new posts, even though I was only ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 3
Replies: 25
Views: 18204

Re: BSG Season 3

Of course not. Keep watching season three and you'll be rewarded. Season four is awesome. Think of BSG like great sex. The fullness and overall reward of the act is diminished if you're constantly obsessed with sustaining the wave to orgasm. You need those breaks and shifts in position to mix it up ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:40 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Bruce Willis Movie
Replies: 13
Views: 10618

Re: Bruce Willis Movie

Yes, we discussed this before. I like the writer's comment about the BSG style poster :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461259

Re: Feedback

Is there a way to ensure that links posted on the board open a new tab in Firefox/Explorer rather than removing me from the forums? I really don't like that. Sometimes I'll come back to the forums after following a link and the board will tell me there are no more new posts, even though I was only h...
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: HLP Business News
Replies: 25
Views: 26512

Re: HLP Business News

I don't think it's a hopeless dream, but we have to understand that the economy is cyclical. This drop may well trim much of the fat from the publishing industry (as is happening to so many industries) and people will be forced to make better choices. We can only hope "writers" like KJA ar...
by GamePlayer
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: HLP Business News
Replies: 25
Views: 26512

Re: HLP Business News

It's money based. KJA unfortunately makes a lot of money for the HLP, so his agent is there to represent a "financially" successful client.
by GamePlayer
Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Re: Books in the pile

No Count of Monte Cristo or Ulysses for you huh? :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Professional Review?
Replies: 7
Views: 9743

Re: Professional Review?

That's very cool. Good for you.
by GamePlayer
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: You Tube
Replies: 13
Views: 13699

Re: You Tube

Nice video.
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 610nm theme
Replies: 26
Views: 24834

Re: 610nm theme

Purty!
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: About the board
Replies: 39
Views: 27955

Re: About the board

The boards could use trimming. As others have said, we've got many dead forums already. Other than that, no complaints. You could also try a sub-forum in one of the more popular forums (Ghafla) and pick a regular thread that keeps coming up. "Random Crap" might make for a good test of the ...
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
Replies: 17
Views: 10535

Re: The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood

Read this one a while ago and rather enjoyed it. Atwood is a good writer, but I've not read anything else from her. She wrote a rather good opening to my copy of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.
by GamePlayer
Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

Re: Movie recommendations

Oh yeah, great doc. I love how it takes you through the whole process. The beginnings, the mark to market accounting fraud, the impending fall and then everything goes down the toilet. I was particularly shocked by the cutthroat traders that worked for Enron. Some of their recorded conversations wer...
by GamePlayer
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Jacurutu
Replies: 7
Views: 9194

Re: Jacurutu

I had that login problem last night. Glad to hear it's fixed.
by GamePlayer
Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Donnie Darko II
Replies: 6
Views: 7769

Re: Donnie Darko II

Hell yeah. The frappuccinos and dried sushi from a studio homogenizing session are practically wafting from that trailer. Exploit a sexy Hollywood flavour of the week? Check Male lead that looks like Jake Gyllenhaal but obviously isn't? Check Sexually suggestive shots? Check Over-reliance on special...
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Donnie Darko II
Replies: 6
Views: 7769

Re: Donnie Darko II

American Psycho 2, anyone? Yeah, sound like a cash grab hanging on by a very thin thread.
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

Re: Re:

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, and Lady Vengeance (2002, 2003, 2006 - Korean language) - Widely known as director Chan-wook Park's "Vengeance Trilogy", these are three unrelated films that explore the same theme of vengeance. Astonishing, violent, provocative and enthralling, but not...
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: People on This Board
Replies: 67
Views: 42512

Re: People on This Board

:orcs-whip:
by GamePlayer
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Board
Replies: 68
Views: 65814

Re: New Board

I just wanted to say this new board is working out great. I love all the added features, especially since I've been used to them on other boards. It makes the experience here much better. Thanks for upgrading the forums. Your hard work is appreciated.
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: People on This Board
Replies: 67
Views: 42512

Re: People on This Board

It's certainly an unusual name for spam bots.
by GamePlayer
Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: People on This Board
Replies: 67
Views: 42512

Re: People on This Board

Just a search program that allows google to add the contents of websites to it's search engine. Thus, if for example you were to write of Kevin J. Anderson on this message board, the google bot catalogs the instances his name appears on this board so that you can type "Kevin J. Anderson" i...
by GamePlayer
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great article on editing
Replies: 20
Views: 14486

Re: Great article on editing

So, what are you doing up at near midnight on a weekday? :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great article on editing
Replies: 20
Views: 14486

Re: Great article on editing

Baraka Bryan wrote::P i hate you both
What the hell are you doing up at this hour young man? Get to bed! :)
by GamePlayer
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:27 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Chris Nolan movie
Replies: 4
Views: 6563

Re: Chris Nolan movie

I'll be there for it. Nolan has had a few misses (Insomnia, The Prestige), but by he has done some amazing films. He's the kind of director whose good films I can watch over and over again. Following, Memento, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are some of my favorite films. I've heard very little ab...
by GamePlayer
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Great article on editing
Replies: 20
Views: 14486

Re: Great article on editing

What else did he do? :)
by GamePlayer
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Board
Replies: 68
Views: 65814

Re: New Board

One other question; is it possible to increase the font size of the member names? I think a larger sized name would be better to separate it from the rest of the small text.
by GamePlayer
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Board
Replies: 68
Views: 65814

Re: New Board

Hehehe, another forum I visit (unrelated to Dune) that uses the exact same software you guys use just upgraded the other day. What a coincidence! :) I don't see the vomit smiley. So were going to need to add that. But the existing list is so massive, I think we'll be covered by everything else! Ever...
by GamePlayer
Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Watchmen is Van Gogh in comparison to that pile of pants remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still.
by GamePlayer
Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Watchmen was okay. Like I posted on Jacurutu, it was good but not great. There are problems with it, too many to ignore. Watchmen works well because it's so different for a comic book movie, but in several ways, the poor acting and script fall into Hollywood cliche. I can't give it more than 3 out o...
by GamePlayer
Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

I can see people not liking Last Crusade. I liked it, but it is more self-referential comedy than it is adventure story, at least compared to Raiders of the Lost Ark.
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: April Fools' Day
Replies: 16
Views: 15385

by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:29 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Yah Baby!
Replies: 5
Views: 7000

Here's to grinnin' at green-breasted women :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

"I have been a fan of Orson Scott Card since his first stories appeared in Omni magazine." Translation: I was a fan of OSC before you were. *You* only started liking OSC because he won that Hugo. I'm such a fucking legend. "[I, Robot] was definitely a genre-changing book in its time,...
by GamePlayer
Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hitchhikder's Guide To The Galaxy
Replies: 4
Views: 7328

Restaurant at the End of the Universe has always been my favorite

"Now that I have your orders, I'll just nip off and kill myself." The cow looks back at Arthur, "Don't worry sir, I'll be humane."

:)
by GamePlayer
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: SyFy Channel?
Replies: 15
Views: 14233

You should go with it. There's still plenty of mileage in this mess. :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: SyFy Channel?
Replies: 15
Views: 14233

Oh yeah, this has disaster written all over it :) http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0725350/ Ad Agency Says It Wasn't To Blame For SyFy Rebranding 27 March 2009 2:37 AM, PDT With the Sci-Fi Channel being lampooned for its decision to change its name to SyFy -- a slew of syphilis jokes have arisen over the ...
by GamePlayer
Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Dune Secondary Source Bibliography
Topic: Dune Secondary Source Bibliography
Replies: 192
Views: 554547

LOL :)
The descriptions are wonderfully non-specific. The definition of shield makes me laugh.
by GamePlayer
Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

GP, good on you for recommending it tho What's not to love about it? I mean truly (unapologetic fanboy is me) :P :wink: Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room (2005) - Fantastic doc that runs through the people, places and money of the whole Enron scandal. Entertaining, maddening and ever insightful....
by GamePlayer
Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

I don't know if I'd label Oldboy one of the "most disturbing movies ever". Oldboy can be quite a lot to take, but it's a film about vengeance, one that doesn't sanitize the subject. Obviously, if the subject is dealt with honestly, it's going to be a grim film. But I guess everyone has a d...
by GamePlayer
Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

Okay, in that case, bring on the foreign! :) Amelie (2001 - French language) - Jean-Pierre Jeunet's incredibly quirky love story about an almost magical woman (Audrey Tautou) who must learn to fulfill her own life rather than fulfilling the lives of others. The Devil's Backbone (2001 - Spanish langu...
by GamePlayer
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35342

My gawd, where to start? :) More seriously, how "lesser known" are we talking here? Lesser known main stream films or beyond that? Will you watch foreign or old films? Do you like open ended stories or challenging films? I'll make some recommendations, but most don't fit into one category....
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Commonality of reading experience
Replies: 19
Views: 15615

I'm almost as bad with films as you are with books. I've probably only read a few hundred books at best. But film, my current record is 170 films watched in one year :)
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

The non-sci-fi The Wasp Factory was very well written and astonishingly, it's one of his first works. That one is sitting in my pile, but its been there for years. I keep bumping it for SF. GP, have you ever read Chad Oliver? He does anthropology better than anyone, including LeGuin, IMHO. Zenna He...
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

I'm a sucker for fictional anthropology, so I love well constructed worlds. Especially sci-fi worlds that introduce me to thoughts or concepts I'd never considered before. Allegorical reference to modern times is interesting, but created concepts I've never seen before is even better. That's why I'v...
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Commonality of reading experience
Replies: 19
Views: 15615

Not really. All the noteworthy authors are still published and only a select amount of noteworthy authors have been published since :)

Then again, I suppose this all depends upon your definition of "noteworthy" :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 236920

Just finished up the last episode. I know, I'm slightly behind, but you all know me and the fact that I don't watch TV. I have to catch everything on my schedule, so I'm never totally up to date :) I can't say much right now (bed time!) except that it was the strong finale that I was hoping for. I'l...
by GamePlayer
Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: SyFy Channel?
Replies: 15
Views: 14233

TV sucks anyway. It's on the outs. Internet programming is where it's going to go. Let them name their stupid channel whatever the hell their focus-group-branding-scheme-demographic-expansion bullshit tells them to.
by GamePlayer
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dreams and Dreaming
Replies: 70
Views: 65032

Hehehe, I like Sparafucile's dream. I've had dreams like that before. Absolutely nothing makes any literal sense. But it's kinda fun, in a silly sorta way.
by GamePlayer
Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dreams and Dreaming
Replies: 70
Views: 65032

Re: Dreams and Dreaming

1. Do you dream? If so, how often? (Yeah, I know a lot of times we might dream but just don’t remember them once we wake up. Still I would like to read your thoughts on the matter.) I dream all the time and I remember most of them with clarity, such that I can often retell them from beginning to en...
by GamePlayer
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Stolen Planet
Replies: 4
Views: 6312

Not feeling it.
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: eBay & Amazon finds
Replies: 59
Views: 37865

Ampoliros wrote:
Condition: Mint. Never read.
Well, at least that's some small consolation :)
by GamePlayer
Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

Looks okay. Nothing that's really thrilling me, but I might go see it.
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

I'm two issues into re-reading Watchmen, as a refresher before I go into the film. The reviews are quite divided, but it's hard to say whether it is a "fanboys vs. everyone else" kind of divide or a "this is not an easily accessible film" kind of divide. The former worries me, th...
by GamePlayer
Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Hang onto your pants, Rob!
Replies: 4
Views: 6634

This actually sounds interesting and Romanek is directing. The movie will look great if nothing else :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Good news. The reviews so far are pretty good, but I have to see this one for myself.
by GamePlayer
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Better Off Ted
Replies: 5
Views: 7165

It's kinda funny. I like the idea and I love the fictional commercial :)
Maybe I'll check it out if I remember, but it'll have to be online.
by GamePlayer
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Have fun and enjoy. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on the Banks books. I finished Consider Phlebas a few nights ago, and liked it quite a lot. I give it high marks for world-building; I liked the settings, and the whole social and political background of the Culture-Idiran War. A lot of cool ideas...
by GamePlayer
Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New PKD movie with Damon
Replies: 14
Views: 11563

Just doing a PKD novel isn't enough to guarantee a good movie. But it's not a bad start. Though I'm not really impressed with George Nolfi at all. Both Ocean's Twelve and the Bourne Ultimatum were okay films, but nothing to get excited about.
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Ohhhhhhh, Baby!
Replies: 10
Views: 9970

Zombies would definitely improve Pride and Prejudice.
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Release date schedule for Watchmen Belgium 4 March 2009 France 4 March 2009 Argentina 5 March 2009 Australia 5 March 2009 Chile 5 March 2009 Czech Republic 5 March 2009 Germany 5 March 2009 Hungary 5 March 2009 Israel 5 March 2009 Netherlands 5 March 2009 New Zealand 5 March 2009 Portugal 5 March 20...
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BBC Day of the Trifids Remake
Replies: 8
Views: 10141

Never saw the original, but I've actually read the book (which was quite good). Not sure I think much of this remake idea.
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The People v George Lucas
Replies: 1
Views: 4197

LOL! How many times have I heard "George Lucas raped my childhood" across the internet lo these last 10 years? :) I like the guy who said the intense hatred the Star Wars fans have for the movies only proves how much they love them. Which pretty much summarizes any geek fandom in existence...
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

I finally finished Use of Weapons yesterday (had to read some other material for school, slowed me down). Great book, I think this is one I could stand to read again though, to look for foreshadowing of that "surprise ending", or, if that's missing entirely, then try to figure out what ex...
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: People on This Board
Replies: 67
Views: 42512

The early parts of the year are slow on most message boards. People take a while to recover from post-Christmas and are typically busy with work, catching up after so much time off. Then of course, February has Valentine's Day. This means millions of single folk running around with their heads cut o...
by GamePlayer
Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Have fun and enjoy. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on the Banks books.
by GamePlayer
Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Alan Moore being Alan Moore about comic book movies

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/exclu ... ook-movies

A very brief but funny read :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Law and SF
Replies: 22
Views: 18897

Any chance you'll examine the horrible legal mess that is the Macross franchise? Hell, you could write a book and make a career on that one :) If I knew aobut it, Im sure I would. That is an android/robot show, right? never seen it. You're probably better off not going through the legal mess. It's ...
by GamePlayer
Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Predator Reboot? Ugh!
Replies: 11
Views: 10053

Predator doesn't need a reboot. It's not exactly high art, but it's fine as is. Besides, the whole Alien/Predator universe has pretty much been played out. Unless they plan to take the material seriously and actually do something with it rather than abuse it as more awful summer fluff. I suppose the...
by GamePlayer
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Law and SF
Replies: 22
Views: 18897

Any chance you'll examine the horrible legal mess that is the Macross franchise? Hell, you could write a book and make a career on that one :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Andromeda Strain
Replies: 14
Views: 13532

Scary thought, isn't it? :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Publishing and the Economy
Replies: 9
Views: 10263

Nancy Kress recently posted some thoughts on current trends in publishing. Here's the post , I thought it might be of interest. Good read. I rarely read actual books or novels online, but I do read an awful lot on the computer. I also get some foreign, hard/impossible-to-obtain books online simply ...
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Andromeda Strain
Replies: 14
Views: 13532

I've often thought Made-For-TV movies are what the real movies would look like if they were fully censored, ruled by committee and 100% homogenized for the lowest common denominator. As bad as things get in the film industry, Made-For-TV productions will always be there to remind us how truly awful ...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Andromeda Strain
Replies: 14
Views: 13532

That's too bad. But I didn't have much hope for it anyway.
by GamePlayer
Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sunshine(: 2057) ... AKA Boyle's Boil
Replies: 24
Views: 19189

Omphalos wrote:
GamePlayer wrote:Well, he isn't the first person to like a bad movie and he won't be the last :)
Just wait til Dune (2010) comes out. :D
True. Even Voyager had its fans :)
by GamePlayer
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sunshine(: 2057) ... AKA Boyle's Boil
Replies: 24
Views: 19189

Well, he isn't the first person to like a bad movie and he won't be the last :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 20, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73888

You know what will turn me off for good? If they resolve the show with every one being a cylon who is capable of rebirth in a resurrection facility. Fuck that. Billy should just stay the hell dead! GAWD! I really hope that doesn't happen! That would sabotage every dramatic moment in the series that...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73888

I don't think I'll be able to go back. I can tolerate weak episodes or the odd low point in a series as long as most of it is good, the characters are interesting and it has a fine finish. To me, a show like "The Wire" is as close to perfection as TV comes. But I know myself and if a final...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73888

I remember the humans discussions of Cylon territory or assumed worlds, but I can't recall them talking about a homeworld specifically. Well, it could go either way. I agree the single resurrection ship is a sci-fi "centralized weakness in the otherwise indestructible horde" cliche, but I ...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 19, 2009 10:22 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73888

The resurrection ships have an effective range. They mention this fact at least once or twice. So it makes sense that they'd need them to be mobile rather than basing resurrection facilities on planets, which are likely too far away. We're not even sure if there is a Cylon homeworld. We've never hea...
by GamePlayer
Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Good news; WB and Fox have reached an agreement.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111799 ... id=13&cs=1

Now, onto the more important issue: is the film actually any good? :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:04 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Foundation "Trilogy," by Isaac Asimov
Replies: 35
Views: 33071

Well, not every writer can be gifted with great dialog or interesting narrative structure. But Asimov did know how to write a story which was worthwhile because of the creative concepts and satisfying because of the great finale. I think that's why I like Asimov's Robot stories the most, especially ...
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Foundation "Trilogy," by Isaac Asimov
Replies: 35
Views: 33071

I liked this series. It's a bit dry and procedural, but it's just so fascinating to see it play out. And even though it was old, I never saw the twist coming, so it really worked for me. I do like Asimov's Robot stories better, but Foundation was a lot of fun.
by GamePlayer
Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

For once, it appears some informative details about the Watchmen controversy have surfaced.

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-6-m ... -producers
by GamePlayer
Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Quite a few new scenes in that trailer that we've not seen anywhere else. It gives the impression the film is a lot more political than we were lead to believe based on the original trailers. That's good news, to my mind.
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SF survey
Replies: 28
Views: 19450

The problem is that "speculative fiction" doesn't improve the definition of the science fiction genre, nor does it significantly differentiate itself from said genre. The term is failing to achieve what people say it's supposed to be achieving. So if the term isn't better, why bother using...
by GamePlayer
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SF survey
Replies: 28
Views: 19450

I don't know that I'd call Heinlein a "knucklehead" ..... but then, he put forth the term in the late 1940s..... I don't mean the guy who created the damn term. I'm talking about the recent batch of critical establishment morons who are pushing to have the term revisited. It didn't work b...
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ultra-condensed books
Replies: 4
Views: 7337

This is like the Abridged Scripts site, but for books.
by GamePlayer
Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SF survey
Replies: 28
Views: 19450

I don't like the whole "speculative fiction" label. It screams of political correctness. Or worse, a desperate grab for legitimacy; like the powers that be recognized that even with talents like Herbert or Kubrick championing the genre of science fiction, the moniker would forever be releg...
by GamePlayer
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: GHOST IN THE SHELL - Omnibus Thread
Replies: 32
Views: 25117

I was excited to see Ghost In The Shell 2.0, but now that I have I'm left quite underwhelmed by the result. The constant switching from 3D character animation to 2D character animation is not working for me. I keep getting pulled out of the moment. Also, some of the scenes are suffering from CG &quo...
by GamePlayer
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SF survey
Replies: 28
Views: 19450

Science fiction offers so much. It's simply a great genre. I love all kinds of stories in science fiction, from action adventure to introspective and existential. I also really enjoy world building as a mental exercise and really well-crafted fictional constructs fascinate me. I love Dune so much be...
by GamePlayer
Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: SF survey
Replies: 28
Views: 19450

This is a pretty broad question. I'll take a shot. I got into science fiction first because of movies. Science fiction television came next followed by literature last. When I think of sci-fi, I usually think "future". I find science fiction compelling because of the possibilities it explo...
by GamePlayer
Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy New Year everyone
Replies: 13
Views: 14532

Happy New year to all!
by GamePlayer
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Lynch's Dune Deconstructed
Replies: 8
Views: 12374

I love the name :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
Replies: 3
Views: 5919

Good book. I didn't read this one in school, I read it years later, just after college. I always loved the Montag for some reason. Some say he never comes across as enough of a sympathetic character, but it's more about his mindset. Bradbury does such a great job of taking us through the facade that...
by GamePlayer
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Blatant Post Count Boosters
Topic: Post your Desktop
Replies: 51
Views: 43239

Emergency! We need a cheese burger on the catwalk, stat! :)
by GamePlayer
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Lynch's Dune Deconstructed
Replies: 8
Views: 12374

Seen this one years ago. Badmovies.org is kinda lame, IMO. Though I suppose it's not just them that should be singled out, but all these "Worst Of" websites and organizations that catalog trash popular culture. Other than a good laugh, why should we care about the crap? Isn't it supposed t...
by GamePlayer
Fri Dec 26, 2008 10:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mac vs. PC
Replies: 2
Views: 5340

Not a bad little animation. Pretty good CG work, some nice editing and they did some clever shots. They just had to put the Terminator music in there :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Judge Dread Redux
Replies: 11
Views: 9367

I do want to see it, because I appreciate some of Aronofsky's films. I just tend to think he's a bit overrated and like I said, I have a tendency to think of the The Fountain as another 2001 grab, like how most young filmmakers love to do film noir in their early productions. It's become somewhat of...
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Stargate Show
Replies: 27
Views: 25252

B5 hit during my "starved for non-formulaic sci-fi" period, so naturally I latched onto it. But the show has not aged well at all and I can't watch it anymore. It's not even the special effects; the acting and dialog can be really annoying at times. I acknowledge the show now more in term...
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Judge Dread Redux
Replies: 11
Views: 9367

Sunshine was at least an interesting failure and 28 Weeks Later was just a cash-in sequel we all knew was coming. Irony of it is, we probably would have been better off if Danny Boyle (director of the original 28 Days Later...) had dropped the lousy script that was Sunshine and made a zombie sequel ...
by GamePlayer
Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Update to the book review site
Replies: 5
Views: 7189

Mines in HTML. I wanted a search function that would basically search the whole site. A visitor types in "sniper" or some such word and then it will show them a list of results.
by GamePlayer
Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: Update to the book review site
Replies: 5
Views: 7189

Hey, I've been asked to build a search function for my website, but don't know how. How did you do yours and is it relatively straight forward?
by GamePlayer
Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Surrogates
Replies: 3
Views: 5956

It might have been in that big thread we had which discussed all the upcoming sci-fi films on the radar.

At any rate, this sounds promising. Bruce Willis is great and this story has potential.
by GamePlayer
Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: OED Citation for Yours Truly
Replies: 20
Views: 19560

I have a website that needs proofreading, if you're interested :)
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

Connely's role in this turd is nothing. I'm still recovering from the shock of seeing Chow Yun Fat in a live action Dragonball film. WTF? :) :D
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

Connely is definitely a legitimate talent (Requiem for a Dream, Pollock, etc), unlike so many American actresses (Alba must die). Jennifer is also a more unconventional beauty, which I really appreciate in an era of feminine blandness in Hollywood. I wouldn't overstate her as one of the greatest act...
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Stargate Show
Replies: 27
Views: 25252

Carlyle is great, but I'm not interested in a Stargate series. Just wanted to add my praise for his acting :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

I quote one of my favorite movie review sites (Montreal Film Journal):

"You know you have a problem when dialogue is so bad that it even drags Reeves' acting down"

LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:
by GamePlayer
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Syns
Replies: 2
Views: 4802

That article did a good job of sabotaging any enthusiasm I might have had for the idea. Hope it turns out better than what they described :)
by GamePlayer
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: This is Interesting...
Replies: 33
Views: 23446

Invader Zim never was a great show and I didn't really follow most of it. What I did see was basically hit and miss, but I can understand why it was canceled. The show did succeed in some ways because of the over-the-top character so indicative of such bad sci-fi villains and as a gestalt of popular...
by GamePlayer
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

LOL :) I like that title :)
by GamePlayer
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

by GamePlayer
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

SandChigger wrote:...talking to with that last...
Don't ask me :wink:
by GamePlayer
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:08 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

So who were you referring to? :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movies that never were
Replies: 8
Views: 9015

That Batman by Aronofsky sounds awesomely fucked up. I'd definitely pay to see that. But I wouldn't sacrifice Nolan's two films to see it. Nolan is by far the better filmmaker (gets ready to rumble with any fellow dissenting film fans) and maintains almost all the right kind of Batman elements that ...
by GamePlayer
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

I love the abridged Dark Knight script as well. :) HEATH LEDGER Once upon a time, I had a wife. She was beautiful, like you. Er, no, I mean in complete contrast to you. You’re actually kind of a butterface. But at least you’re not Katie Holmes, I like that. BAT-BALE Then you’re gonna love me! HEATH ...
by GamePlayer
Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

"A pink-ish hue? There's a hue." :)
by GamePlayer
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

I must say I'm tiring of all these heavy handed environmental messages in my film. The worst part is they've infected so many for years and they are just starting to gain steam in the mainstream, which means this is likely just the beginning of a fad that will play out for at least 10 years. Or it'l...
by GamePlayer
Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: From Hell, by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Replies: 4
Views: 6878

Can't say I was a fan of the movie at all.
Never read the graphic novel, but since I've read three of Alan Moore's stories and have liked all of them (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman The Killing Joke) there's a strong likelihood I'd enjoy this one :)
by GamePlayer
Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

This is still my favorite abridgment of the Star Wars films... IAN MCDIARMID You seem worried about Natalie dying. Also, you’re confused about being a Jedi. HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN (furrowing his brow) They don’t want me to fuck Natalie Portman. That’s insanity. Did you see her in Closer? Holy fuck. :lol...
by GamePlayer
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Klaatu Reeves
Replies: 85
Views: 65134

I actually just watched The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) last week for the first time. It was surprisingly engaging for such an old film with such awful special effects. Given the cold war message I can see why this film was very relevant during that time period. I can also see why the new crew ...
by GamePlayer
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

If you guys get a kick out of that kind of thing, head over to The Editing Room, which features humorous abridged scripts of popular movies. I've been going there for years and sometimes its just hysterical. Granted, some of the abridged scripts are really funny, some aren't and I don't think they h...
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: 12 upcoming sci-fi remakes and revivals
Replies: 11
Views: 12063

McG is the worst thing to hit film since Uwe Boll and he's even more pretentious than Brett Ratner (which I didn't think was possible). But at least this latest Terminator film will get the welcome it deserves; I was in theatres this summer when the Terminator: Salvation trailer played and it was me...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: CHOAM
Replies: 13
Views: 14407

Canned bread is not what I'd call "ahead", not in any way, inconceivable or otherwise :)
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Public Enemies
Replies: 0
Views: 4639

Public Enemies

As some of you may or may not be aware, I am a Michael Mann whore. I've seen many of his films and his best movies are on my all time favorites list. He's done the amazing 1995 heist film Heat with De Niro and Pacino, he's done the iconic Last of the Mohicans with Day-Lewis and the gripping The Insi...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Next Nostradamus...
Replies: 6
Views: 7597

That's funny, I was just thinking psychohistory when I read the words "mathematical algorithm", but you beat me to it :) On the topic of prognostication, anyone ever notice how the future is always terrible, and most importantly, filled with nothing but mysticism/religious doom? I mean, no...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:34 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: CHOAM
Replies: 13
Views: 14407

Omphalos No, I've never heard that particular urban legend. It sounds more unbelievable than most. Nekhrun Wow, that fella really spent some time thinking about that urban legend. Maybe a bit too much time :) I do like his point about learned experience. My favorite quote is: " ...and that fri...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Idiot-Designed Technology (A Bitching Thread)
Replies: 11
Views: 11123

LOL! There it is then :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Idiot-Designed Technology (A Bitching Thread)
Replies: 11
Views: 11123

Yeah, in the vending machine case, maybe we should all take a good look at ourselves before we blame the moon landing. I mean, you'd think we'd all know by now not to put money in those things. Then again, complaining about a lost dollar or two in a vending machine...doesn't that make us just a litt...
by GamePlayer
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: CHOAM
Replies: 13
Views: 14407

I'm choking from "The Road" Portable Meal Systems Baby Food, as I'm sure you knew I would (only 40 pages left to go) :)

I like the Tyrell and Pulse Rifle adds the best. The Fahrenheit 451 advert is also quite clever. :)
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Twilight
Replies: 15
Views: 12686

lol the Conservatives just raised it to 16, but it was at 14 for a few years Yeah, the stupid Tackling Violent Crime Act and because North Americans in general have actually regressed sexual attitudes in recent decades, it passed. Gotta keep abusing our children as the ultimate scapegoat. Smoking i...
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

Awww, work is no fun. :)
They probably have somethingawful flagged. I'd upload the picture to my own webspace, but I'm at work right now and don't have access to it. :(
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Star Trek 11 - first pics
Replies: 61
Views: 49396

Omphalos wrote:blah, blah, blah, hot green slave chick blah, blah, blah
Cue album cover...

Image

:)
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Twilight
Replies: 15
Views: 12686

The IMDB news and "hit list" has been infected with articles about the male lead and the fan notice he's been receiving even before the film has hit theatres. Talk about a case of the cart drawing the horse. :roll: Sounds to me like the only "good" thing to say about Twilight is ...
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Twilight
Replies: 15
Views: 12686

Not to knock the opposite sex, but almost any time I hear a film is popular with hordes of screaming young girls, I worry. Of course, sometimes it works (I liked Interview With The Vampire , despite a pretty boy cast that sent every girl I knew into full feminine gush mode) but more often than not s...
by GamePlayer
Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

The Absolute edition of Watchmen is absolutely worth it. :) But since the concept of these Absolute editions has caught on with a market, I'd be careful. Judge each version on it's own merits; read reviews for them first. Some Absolute editions might be as good or better than the Watchmen version. O...
by GamePlayer
Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: It's Been a Good Life, by Isaac Asimov
Replies: 10
Views: 8793

Asimov is a sterling example of creativity making up for skill. He stands as a testament that as long as you are creative and at least possess enough skill to tell an entertaining story coherently, readers will forgive your short comings as a master wordsmith. A competently told story with a strong ...
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Agreed. Though I often try to follow actors/directors/writers/producers from one project to the next, the subject matter always has to interest me first and foremost. I wasn't interested at all in Pride and Glory and I'm not all that excited about his upcoming pictures on the IMDB list. When multipl...
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Not really, no. Norton hasn't had the projects to shine as brightly as in some years past, but that's not the fault of Norton. Finding good roles in Hollywood is extremely difficult because the vast majority of projects are utter garbage. Generally speaking when it comes to film I am a long term thi...
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

I was writing about "lack of recognition", which I think Gosling lacks, but from which Norton no longer suffers. I think Norton is now getting quite a bit of attention and it's well deserved. I've never seen a bad performance from Norton. Even in lousy movies he's amazing. The Incredible H...
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Hunter's Prey
Replies: 13
Views: 10488

Weird. Kinda interesting but I'm not sure about this one. I'd have to see more.
by GamePlayer
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Moon
Replies: 26
Views: 22876

Wow, this sounds good. I love Sam Rockwell. He was fantastic in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and Matchstick Men . And of course he was hilarious in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy . If anyone could carry a movie where he's basically the only one in it, it's Sam. I hope this movie is really good a...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Why Nekhrun , you look absolutely smashing :) Not sure about the new book. Does Watchmen really need a graphic novel companion? Perhaps it does, but how much material is really inside it? I've read mixed reviews and I'm not convinced I'd get all that much out of the new " Watching the Watchmen ...
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Hey Nekhrun, you didn't upload the new version of the avatar yet.
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Akira live action adaptation
Replies: 7
Views: 8790

I resent the implication! :wink: :lol: :D

Yeah, that's likely what happened.
by GamePlayer
Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Inadvertently Funny Drug Humor Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 11958

"If you like that, you're gonna love this"

http://www.thatguywiththeglasses.com/vi ... -drug-psas

:)
by GamePlayer
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Watchmen
Replies: 97
Views: 110329

Here you go Nekhrun, a nice big version of Rorschach, in a new scan and color balanced (picture is 21.96 kb, so you can upload it to the boards and stay under the 24 kb limit).

Image

Enjoy :)
by GamePlayer
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6579566

Can't say I really agree. I like shorter books as much as the next person simply because they are easier to read and I can read more books. But some of the best books are huge. Dune is over 400 (but only just) and Lord of the Rings is immense as a trilogy. Watchmen is also very big for a graphic nov...
by GamePlayer
Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Akira live action adaptation
Replies: 7
Views: 8790

Akira live action adaptation

I was certain we had a thread about this, but I guess not. Well, for those who don't know, word has been spreading fro months about a live-action adaptation of Akira , the infamous Japanese manga and subsequent classic anime film. Latest news, the adaptation sounds surprisingly good given Hollywood'...

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